Feminist Theories Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is semiotics?
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation
Key theorist: Roland Barthes
Who is associated with narratology?
Tzvetan Todorov
Narratology focuses on the structure of narratives.
What does genre theory examine?
The classification of media texts into categories
Key theorist: Steve Neale
What is structuralism?
An approach that understands media through underlying structures
Key theorist: Claude Lévi-Strauss
Define postmodernism.
A critical approach that challenges traditional narratives and structures
Key theorist: Jean Baudrillard
What are theories of representation?
Frameworks that analyze how media represents social groups and ideas
Key theorist: Stuart Hall
Who developed theories of identity in media?
David Gauntlett
Gauntlett’s work focuses on how media shapes personal and social identity.
What does feminist theory in media analyze?
The representation and roles of women in media
Key theorists: Liesbet van Zoonen, bell hooks
What is gender performativity?
The idea that gender is constructed through repeated behaviors and performances
Key theorist: Judith Butler
What does postcolonial theory address?
The impact of colonialism on cultures and societies
Key theorist: Paul Gilroy
What are the key focuses of media industries?
Power dynamics, regulation, and cultural industries
Key theorists: Curran and Seaton, Livingstone and Lunt, David Hesmondhalgh
What is cultivation theory?
Theory suggesting long-term exposure to media content can shape perceptions of reality
Key theorist: George Gerbner
What does reception theory study?
How audiences interpret media texts
Key theorist: Stuart Hall
What is fandom in media studies?
The study of fan cultures and their interactions with media texts
Key theorist: Henry Jenkins
True or False: ‘End of audience’ theories suggest that audiences are passive consumers.
False
Key theorist: Clay Shirky argues audiences are active participants.
What are the historical contexts relevant to media studies?
Key social, cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts
These contexts inform the understanding of media products.
How are genre conventions described?
They are historically relative and dynamic
This means they change over time based on cultural shifts.
What is the effect of historical context on representations?
It influences how different groups are portrayed in media
Historical events shape societal views and media narratives.
What is the relationship between technological change and media production?
Technological advancements affect how media is produced, distributed, and circulated
This includes changes in platforms and accessibility.
What do different audience interpretations reflect?
Historical circumstances
Audience interpretations can vary based on their socio-historical context.
